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Oklahoma State senior DT Calvin Barnett admitted at Big 12 media days that he played through a concussion last season.

Barnett returned to the game after suffering a mild concussion against Baylor. "When I went back into the game I didn't think about my family, the way my mom would feel if I really got hurt," Barnett said. "I was thinking about the game and living for the moment. I don't know what everyone else does, but that's what I did at the time." Barnett explained his decision by saying, "Everyone does it." The former JUCO recruit, whom CBS Sports' Dane Brugler rates as Oklahoma State's top draft prospect, had a breakout season with the Cowboys in 2012. Tue, Jul 23, 2013 04:11:00 PM

The former JUCO recruit "had a breakout season" during his first year with the Cowboys in 2012, according to Brugler. "Barnett has a good first step with natural burst off the line of scrimmage to win with quickness, but also flashes the natural strength to bully his way past blocks," Brugler added. "He plays with active limbs to swim his way into the backfield and handle single blocks with speed and passion." Sat, Jul 13, 2013 01:10:00 PM